Boeing is upbeat about increased passenger movement, almost two-thirds of it accounted by low cost carriers, and has projected that India would need 1,150 aircraft valued at $130 billion, between now and 2029.
Besides serving the US forces, Lockheed Martin is serving the security needs of defence forces across the world. At the backdrop of Farnborough Air Show 2010 in London
Design and development of military aero engines, especially jet engines, is a highly technologically complex task. Hence only a handful of manufacturers have been able to achieve global standards and stature.
Alan Peaford reports from Farnborough, the biggest air show of the year, where there was great optimism with news of several new aircraft, new players and new orders
The SPYDER (Surface-to-air PYthon and DERby) is an anti-aircraft missile system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (with use of Czech Tatra chassis) and using surface-to-air versions of the Python 5 and Derby missiles, also made by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems... Read more
AC-130 Gunship
The newest version, the AC-130U Spectre gunship, (also nicknamed “The Angel of Death”) replaces the original AC-130A and represents a major advancement. It uses the latest sensor technologies and fire control systems and features increased weapon stand-off range... Read more
Helmet Mounted Symbology Sys
In July 2010 the UK Royal Air Force, Spanish Air Force, Italian Air Force and the German Luftwaffe have begun taking delivery of the most advanced Helmet Mounted Symbology System (HMSS) which will form a key component of their Euro fighter Typhoon weapon systems... Read more
• MMRCA : Bidders' Profile: Meet the 6 Contenders 1- Dassault Rafale, 2- Eurofighter Typhoon, 3- Lockheed Martin F-16IN Super Viper, 4- Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, 5- Saab JAS 39 Gripen, 6- Mikoyan MiG-35
• MMRCA : Evaluation takes off on a positive note The tender for the MMRCA was issued in late 2007 and the elaborate process of evaluating the technical proposals from all the contenders is complete.
• Lockheed Martin Presents the F-16IN Super Viper During the second week of September 2009, the US aerospace giant Lockheed Martin flew the F16IN Super Viper into HAL airport at Bangalore for flight evaluation.